At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a team to test and commission advanced x-ray systems in a dynamic production environment.
- Company: Rapiscan Systems, a leader in detection technology with a commitment to innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth opportunities, and a collaborative work culture.
- Other info: Be part of a team that values integrity, innovation, and teamwork.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in security technology while developing your engineering skills.
- Qualifications: Experience with PLC controls and strong analytical skills are preferred.
The predicted salary is between 29700 - 36300 £ per year.
Rapiscan Systems is an industry leader in detection technology, providing cargo and vehicle inspection systems and services for ports, borders, military, high-threat facilities, and checkpoints to help customers combat terrorism, drug smuggling, illegal immigration, and trade fraud.
We offer a broad array of scanning system configurations that leverage low-, medium-, and high-energy X-ray technologyor multiple X-ray technologiesto address each customers unique security application requirements.
Our commitment to excellence in imaging performance, innovative design, and uncompromising quality ensures our solutions consistently deliver best-in-class imaging, high reliability, and operator satisfaction, to help customers find threats and contraband with ease and confidence.
About the Role The Factory Test & Commissioning Engineer will play a key role in the production of x-ray equipment.
They will be part of a small team responsible for commissioning complex hold baggage/parcel screening/Pax baggage x-ray systems and associated matrix solutions, within a production environment at the required MPS cadence.
Responsibilities System electrical start up and system testing, following start-up/test procedures.
Earth bond testing.
Fault finding on HVPS, A/C, CT Tubes and associated hardware/software.
Setup, configure and test image reconstruction and threat detection engine (SW&HW).
Setup, configure and test PLC code and HMI functionality.
Setup, configure and test Can bus systems.
Conduct Image Quality (IQ) machine configuration process.
Support the development of relevant testing documentation and work instructions.
Collaboration with the engineering team to resolve issues and test new process/procedure changes.
Assembly, configuration and fault finding of network/workstation solutions.
Support customer Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT).
Work with QA to resolve any quality and supplier issues.
Uphold the companys core values of Integrity, Innovation, Accountability, and Teamwork.
Demonstrate behaviour consistent with the companys Code of Ethics and Conduct.
It is the responsibility of every employee to report to their manager or a member of senior management any quality problems or defects for corrective action to be implemented and to avoid recurrence of the problem.
Duties may be modified or assigned at any time to meet the needs of the business.
Qualifications Experience in X-ray generation equipment is desired, but not essential.
Experience with PLC controls, Allen Bradley platform with RS Logix is preferred.
Experience of Can bus controls.
Experience with complex IT systems, both Microsoft and Linux OS.
Strong analytical outlook, combined with good communication skills.
Proven experience in fault finding on complex electrical panels and circuits with the ability to rework any faults found whilst adhering to the required procedures.
Experience of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kanban and CI methodology etc desirable.
Qualifications, HNC and equivalents or minimum 2-3 years of experience.
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Factory Engineer in Surrey employer: Rapiscan Systems
Rapiscan Systems is an exceptional employer located in Stoke-on-Trent, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration within the hardware design team. Employees benefit from a strong focus on professional development, with opportunities to enhance their skills in cutting-edge technologies like FPGA and embedded systems. The company promotes a culture of teamwork and open communication, making it an ideal place for engineers seeking meaningful and rewarding careers.
